By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Asia’s dynamic metropolis, Tokyo, has long been a top travel spot for Taiwanese tourists. A leading booking website has published the “Top 10 Youth Hostels in Tokyo,” providing backpackers and long-term travelers with conveniently located, compact, and budget-friendly lodging options. If you're looking to be a savvy traveler, consider adding these ten hostels to your must-visit list. Topping the list is “Green Lodge,” just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station, while “Kamata 1st Inn,” ranked third, can be reached from Haneda Airport in just five minutes via an express train. Ranked second, “Japanize Guest House” features a bar and restaurant on the first floor, allowing guests to mingle and enjoy the lively atmosphere with people from around the world.
Asia’s dynamic metropolis, Tokyo, has long been a top travel spot for Taiwanese tourists. A leading booking website has published the “Top 10 Youth Hostels in Tokyo,” providing backpackers and long-term travelers with conveniently located, compact, and budget-friendly lodging options. If you're looking to be a savvy traveler, consider adding these ten hostels to your must-visit list. Topping the list is “Green Lodge,” just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station, while “Kamata 1st Inn,” ranked third, can be reached from Haneda Airport in just five minutes via an express train. Ranked second, “Japanize Guest House” features a bar and restaurant on the first floor, allowing guests to mingle and enjoy the lively atmosphere with people from around the world.
Green Lodge keeps its services and facilities minimal, which allows it to offer affordable accommodation prices. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
2017 Top 10 Youth Hostels in Tokyo
| Rank | District | Hostel Name | Features |
| 1st Place | Nakano Ward | Green Lodge | Just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station and very close to Shinjuku. |
| 2nd Place | Central Ward | Japanize Guest House | The first floor houses a restaurant and bar, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere. |
| 3rd Place | Ota Ward | Kamata 1st Inn | Just a five-minute ride from Haneda Airport via express train, making it highly recommended for passengers on early flights. |
| 4th Place | Nakano Ward | Orange Lodge | Some interiors are handcrafted, with rooms featuring charming and unique designs. |
| 5th Place | Shinjuku Ward | Sophie's Earth Youth Hostel | Offers female-only rooms for the comfort of solo female travelers. |
| 6th Place | Sumida Ward | IZA Asakusa Guesthouse | Offers unique capsule-style rooms and tatami rooms with small lofts to choose from. |
| 7th Place | Ota Ward | Sensu Inn | The inn has a tea room, making it suitable for guests who enjoy the tea ceremony. |
| 8th Place | Sumida Ward | Guesthouse Fete | Just a short walk to Asakusa for sightseeing, and features a cozy coffee bar for relaxation. |
| 9th Place | Shinagawa Ward | Shinagawa Yado Guesthouse | Just a two-minute walk from Shinagawa Subway Station; offers free Wi-Fi. |
| 10th Place | Sumida Ward | Tokyo Hutte | Head up to the rooftop to enjoy a close-up view of Tokyo’s stunning Skytree. |
Won first place, “Green Lodge,” is just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station, offering excellent transportation access and is ideal for travelers visiting Shinjuku and Nakano. The inn impresses guests by offering both private and shared rooms: “I shared a room with foreigners, and we talked in English—it was a really happy and wonderful experience.”
“Japanize Guest House” features a restaurant and bar on the first floor, attracting backpackers from around the world. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
Second-place “Japanize Guest House” offers a simple and comfortable environment with shower rooms and a laundry facility; it’s also within walking distance to the subway station, making it very convenient for reaching downtown, Akihabara, Asakusa, and other key areas. With a restaurant and bar on the first floor and a lounge on the second, the atmosphere here is always lively and friendly.
Taking the rapid express train from Haneda Airport, “Kamata No. 1 Inn” is just a five-minute ride, earning praise from guests taking early flights. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
Third-place “Kamata No. 1 Inn,” highly rated by guests taking early flights, is just a five-minute ride from Haneda Airport via the rapid express train; it’s also an eight-minute walk from the Keikyu Electric Railway Station. In addition to free use of kitchen facilities to help save on meal costs, the inn also provides free Wi-Fi.
“Orange Yado Guesthouse” features DIY decorations throughout, with different rooms painted in unique and charming themed patterns. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
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